How to Tell a Story and Other Essays
by Mark Twain
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1897. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. How to Tell a Story and Other Essays". Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers in 1897. Measures 7-?" x 5". First edition, first printing with "ciper" instead of "cipher" on page 187, line sixteen (BAL 3449). Very good minus condition in the publisher's original red cloth boards with gilt embellishments. Boards and spine moderately dulled and soiled, with the font a bit rubbed to background color of title panel. Minor wear to the extremities, gilt on top edge of the textblock has a scuff spot; spine very slightly cocked; hinges tight; ownership inscriptions on front end paper dated 1901 and 1950; pages excellent condition otherwise. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004123
- Title
- How to Tell a Story and Other Essays
- Author
- Mark Twain
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1897
Terms of Sale
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Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.